Breakfast supports children in body and mind. Recent research reveals that children who eat breakfast are healthier and perform better in school than children who don’t.Studies have linked breakfast to

improved nutrition

healthier weight

better cognitive functioning and memory

increased academic achievement and test grades

The National School Breakfast Program is uniquely positioned to increase the number of children who eat a healthy breakfast, preparing students to be motivated in school and ready to learn.

Researchers have found that:

School breakfast is an under-used resource. In fact, less than half of eligible students participate in the School Breakfast Program.

Eating school breakfast is linked to improved scores on math, reading, and science tests.

Children who eat school breakfast may have a better intake of vitamins and minerals.

Eating school breakfast can protect children from the risk of obesity-related diseases like diabetes.

Offering free breakfast to all children benefits both students and their schools.

Serving school breakfast in the classroom can boost children’s health and academic achievement.

Learn more about the research behind the School Breakfast Program and see what you can do to increase access to and participation in school breakfast for children in your community and across the United States. These videos are also available on YouTube.

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